CBC President Dr. Justin Hoggard echoes this sentiment. “When we say student-athlete, we say student first, because academics should and do come first.” CBC student-athletes are also active in the community, with outreach extending to Toys for Tots drives, volunteer city clean-up days, and local charity events. CBC Women’s and Men's Basketball were in regular attendance of the local Boys & Girls Club games, offering tips and encouragement to the young players. CBC Softball and CBC Baseball teams also volunteered for the Annual Bee County Go Texan BBQ Cookoff that was held at the Bee County Expo. The teams assisted with judging, clean up, and enjoyed some good Texas BBQ! “Integrity is huge,” says Garza. “Whether you’re on the court or in the classroom, you're not just representing yourself. You're representing your family and your hometown. When you’re out in the community, you’re representing Coastal Bend College as a CBC Cougar.” Garza has nothing but praise for his coaching staff and is confident that with their tireless effort and support, the athletic program will continue to thrive.
Garza and Preston Allen (CBC Baseball)
He is dedicated to working with the coaches to provide the student-athletes with the best possible experience. Reflecting on the past year, Garza states, "Though there were some learning moments along the way, I still had fun in the process. I'm thankful for the amount of support I have received from the institution. Everyone from administration to members of other departments at CBC. I'm looking forward to year two and seeing what it has in store." CBC sporting events are open to the public, and Garza encourages the community to attend, “We very much appreciate the Cougar Pride in our stands and hope to see more of the continued support as we roll into the Fall!” Coastal Bend College athletics proudly sponsors soccer, softball, baseball, volleyball, men's and women’s basketball, and eSports.
Garza and Ahna Merrill (CBC Volleyball) at the Spring 2023 CBC Athletic Awards Banquet
For more information about the CBC Athletic Department, visit www.cbcathletics.com.
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